Comedy clubs are a staple in big cities across the country, but — until now — New Brunswick’s capital city didn’t have one. Kelly Lamrock, the province’s child and youth advocate by day and stand-up comedian by night, said a new club, the Comic Sutra, will be a place that people can always count on for a laugh.Continue reading “Did you hear the one about the new comedy club opening in Fredericton?”
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Longtime N.B. record store owner sells to Halifax-based Taz Records after 44 memorable years
About 44 years ago, Gordie Tufts decided that after years of working in music retail, he was going to open his own used record store in Saint John. So off he went to Halifax to speak with the founder of Taz Records, the late Bob Switzer, and get some advice, as he owned a used recordContinue reading “Longtime N.B. record store owner sells to Halifax-based Taz Records after 44 memorable years”
Fredericton clothing boutique aims to tackle barrier to employment
When Ben Harrison first started as an employment counsellor four years ago, one thing really stood out to him. “You can have all the skills in the world, you can have all the experience, but if you can’t look your best when you’re looking for work, it can be just an added barrier,” he said.Continue reading “Fredericton clothing boutique aims to tackle barrier to employment”
You’ve heard of a drive-thru, but what about a boat-thru?
The jingle of an ice-cream truck might be a rare sound in this day and age, but a new venture has people screaming for ice cream on the water this summer. Situated in the Kingston area near where the St. John River meets Belleisle Bay, it’s a peculiar sight to behold — a small, floating shack withContinue reading “You’ve heard of a drive-thru, but what about a boat-thru?”
Seashell straws solve soggy problem at Saint Andrews pub
What looks like plastic, but is biodegradable and doesn’t make a soggy mess in your drink? The answer is a straw made from seashells, now being adopted by some restaurants and bars, including the Red Herring Pub in Saint Andrews. The pub took to social media on Monday to tell customers about the new product fromContinue reading “Seashell straws solve soggy problem at Saint Andrews pub”
Vendors at Northside Creators Market look back at fond memories ahead of closure
Jim Middleton clearly remembers the opening day of the Northside Creators Market — March 6, 2021. “Opening day was incredible,” the board chair and one of the market’s founders recalled. “We had people all lined up outside.” From there, he remembers the first Christmas market which brought 6,000 people through the doors, watching different vendorsContinue reading “Vendors at Northside Creators Market look back at fond memories ahead of closure”
Record-setting temperatures make for difficult conditions in kitchens, on farms
The past two days in New Brunswick have been hot, hot, hot, even setting record highs in some regions. Bathurst recorded the warmest June temperature on record for the Maritimes, at 37.6 C., CBC meteorologist Ryan Snoddon said on X, formerly known as Twitter. And according to Environment Canada, where a heat warning remains in place forContinue reading “Record-setting temperatures make for difficult conditions in kitchens, on farms”
Service N.B. set to move out of downtown Fredericton in June
It’s been almost a year since the New Brunswick government announced it would be moving its Service New Brunswick location in Fredericton from the downtown core to the Brookside Mall on the city’s north side. The move is now only a two weeks away, with the downtown office slated to be closed June 21 and 22 in preparationContinue reading “Service N.B. set to move out of downtown Fredericton in June”
Café at Fredericton’s 12 Neighbours tiny-home community open for business
When Melissa Heagney moved into the first home in the 12 Neighbours community in Fredericton, she was most excited about being able to cook in her own kitchen. And she often made food for other residents, including homemade chili for every new resident. Now, she’s joined the team at Neighbourly Coffee, a café in theContinue reading “Café at Fredericton’s 12 Neighbours tiny-home community open for business”
Uncertainty continues for the future of Saint John fabric outlet
For Saint John seamstresses, tailors and costume designers, and people who just love to sew, a Facebook post from the local Fabricville outlet came as a huge disappointment. Back in September, Fabricville #82 Saint John said in a post that it was closing and was looking for a new location. But last week, the store posted that, “despite our bestContinue reading “Uncertainty continues for the future of Saint John fabric outlet”
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